Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, Second Overall

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The Washington Redskins traded away three first-round picks and a second-round pick to the St. Louis Rams for the No. 2 pick in the draft. It was obvious to everyone that the Redskins were eying Robert Griffin III.

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan announced that Griffin will be the team’s starting quarterback. With fourth-round pick Kirk Cousins also taken by the Redskins, it is clear that the team does not have much more to work with at quarterback. Therefore, Griffin will get the obvious nod in Week 1.

Browns RB Trent Richardson, Third Overall

Even though Peyton Hillis missed six games last season with the Cleveland Browns, he was the team's top rusher. However, Hillis was not retained by the Browns, giving the Browns a big hole to address.

The Browns had no problems addressing that hole through the draft by taking Trent Richardson. Cleveland does not have a running back on the team worthy of starting. Therefore, you can expect Richardson to line up for the Browns for the first offensive snap against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bills CB Stephon Gilmore, 10th Overall

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Stephon Gilmore will be part of a Buffalo Bills defensive backfield that has Leodis McKelvin and Terrence McGee at cornerback.

Gilmore can come in and help the Bills get even better after finishing 19th against the pass. The Bills tied sixth in the league in total interceptions and Gilmore could help his new team dominate in takeaways by increasing that total.

Cardinals WR Michael Floyd, 13th Overall

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With no Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston, Larry Fitzgerald has been on his own to help lift the Arizona Cardinals.

After not having an offseason due to the lockout, Kevin Kolb is taking advantage of OTAs this year with a team he is still fairly new with. Kolb likes having Michael Floyd on the team as another weapon could help the Cardinals get better in 2012.

Jets DE Quinton Coples, 16th Overall

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The New York Jets are doing what they can to improve their defensive line as they have two young players part of their line. Muhammad Wilkerson was drafted in the first round in 2011 by the Jets. One year later, the Jets add another defensive lineman by taking Quinton Coples.

Rex Ryan is pleased to see his rush defense still finish in the top five. He would like to see Coples and Wilkerson now work together in New York to provide a strong defensive line to give opposing offenses trouble.

Patriots DE Chandler Jones, 21st Overall

Despite reaching the Super Bowl last season, the New England Patriots finished 31st in the league in total defense. The Patriots ranked 17th in stopping the run and 31st against the pass in 2011.

The Patriots are trying to rebuild their defense and are hoping Chandler Jones will make an impact. If the Patriots improve defensively and return to the Super Bowl, it is very likely that Jones had something to do in contributing to their success.

Steelers G David DeCastro, 24th Overall

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Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers were very shocked to find David DeCastro available when it was their turn to select.

DeCastro, who was a big reason for Luck's success in Stanford, can help the Steelers in many ways as a pass and run-blocker. With the best guard in the draft, the Steelers should improve offensively and finish in the top 10 after finishing 12th last season.

Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower, 25th Overall

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As stated earlier, the Patriots are looking to everything to help rebuild their defense.

Jones will not be the only new rookie starter for the Patriots defense. Dont'a Hightower could very well beat out Rob Ninkovich for a starting spot by Week 1 of the regular season when the Patriots travel to take on the Tennessee Titans.

Vikings S Harrison Smith, 29th Overall

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The Vikings could have two first-round draft picks starting by the time the season starts this year. Kalil's chances of starting are very high on offense. But Minnesota could have a new starting safety soon in Harrison Smith.

Smith was taken late in the first round after a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. While Smith is a rookie, Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier might like what he sees in him over Mistral Raymond and Jamarca Sanford. The Vikings are more than confident in this pick after giving up a second and a fourth-round pick.